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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.94, 2,578.99 and 679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.94, 2,578.99 and 679.90 is: 1,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.94 : 2,578.99 = 679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.94/2,578.99 = 679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.94x = 2,578.99 × 679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.94x = 1,753,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,455.30/1,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.49

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